Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     WatfordWatford
Luke KerrLuke Kerr James Maher James Maher
Ivan HoweyI. Howey85
G
1
G
74Ivan MoffatI. Moffat
Mamar LeroyM. Leroy74
D
2
D
66Don NaysmithD. Naysmith
Javier CuellarJ. Cuellar75
D
3
D
73Ricardo ReyR. Rey
Andy MckayA. Mckay81
D
4
D
71Colin LawC. Law
Hermann HaraldurH. Haraldur77
D
5
D
74Micka‘l HemdaniM. Hemdani
Tony JobsonT. Jobson90
M
captain6
M
81Kemal DefoeK. Defoe
Ben GreeningB. Greening86
M
7captain
M
77Wes HendrieW. Hendrie
Teddy MorrisT. Morris80
M
8
A
71Wayne MossW. Moss
Farid SalhiF. Salhi82
A
9
A
75Titus VassellT. Vassell
Marcel Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite83
A
10
A
77Matthew AmoahM. Amoah
Marcus BishopM. Bishop77
A
11
A
69Dean HapgoodD. Hapgood
 
Giovanni M. BurianiG. Buriani77
M
12
D
78Lomano BellamyL. Bellamy
Gilles CotteeG. Cottee76
A
13
M
81Paul WardP. Ward
Manuel ReisM. Reis76
D
14
A
78Ignacio VargasI. Vargas

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Watford. A crowd of 19,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.


0.00
Watford kick off!
2.01
Teddy Morris makes a simple pass to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi threads the ball through into the box. Marcus Bishop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Micka‘l Hemdani.
3.53
With a delightful solo run, Ben Greening stretches the opposition's defence. Ben Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.31
Ben Greening comes in with a late challenge on Wes Hendrie. The referee calls over Ben Greening and warns him to calm down! Wes Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.01
Micka‘l Hemdani passes the ball forward to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.47
Teddy Morris makes a beautiful solo run. Teddy Morris whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Ferreira-Leite. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Ferreira-Leite connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.35
Micka‘l Hemdani sees space and advances. Micka‘l Hemdani threads the ball through to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Javier Cuellar.
20.25
Teddy Morris clumsily knocks into Don Naysmith. The referee calls over Teddy Morris and shows him a yellow card! Don Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.07
Hermann Haraldur flicks a high ball forward to Tony Jobson who takes it down. Tony Jobson sees Marcus Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.22
Dean Hapgood sees space and advances. Dean Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ivan Howey manages to keep it out.
26.46
Kemal Defoe clumsily knocks into Farid Salhi. Kemal Defoe is given a warning by the referee! Farid Salhi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.03
Tony Jobson plays the ball forward to Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi knocks the ball forward, putting Marcel Ferreira-Leite through on goal. Marcel Ferreira-Leite tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Ivan Moffat!
33.56
Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Defoe controls it well on his chest. Kemal Defoe hits a low pass to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.34
Javier Cuellar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Jobson. Seeing a gap ahead, Tony Jobson laces a weighted ball forward to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris cuts inside the box! Teddy Morris muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.03
Wes Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
39.01
Teddy Morris flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Bishop controls it well on his chest. Marcus Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Salhi but the linesman indicates offside!
44.40
Wes Hendrie hits a low pass to Kemal Defoe. Kemal Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hermann Haraldur.
45.00
Don Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Wes Hendrie. Wes Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
Teddy Morris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Morris plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Bishop and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Teddy Morris provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
48.04
Tony Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Greening. Ben Greening knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.23
Tony Jobson plays the ball forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Greening but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.25
Hermann Haraldur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamar Leroy. Mamar Leroy flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite who brings the ball under control. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Naysmith.
65.01
Wes Hendrie passes the ball forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mamar Leroy.
72.57
Hermann Haraldur sweeps the ball long. Marcel Ferreira-Leite lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Ivan Moffat. What a save!
75.23
Teddy Morris runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.27
Titus Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Javier Cuellar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Javier Cuellar stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.33
Ben Greening knocks the ball forward to Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ivan Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
81.05
Teddy Morris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.15
Hermann Haraldur plays a long ball forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Jobson. Tony Jobson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ivan Moffat gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Ricardo Rey barges into Ben Greening. The referee warns Ricardo Rey to calm down! Ben Greening runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Watford
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
20.7%
41.5%
37.8%

Scorers
Marcel Ferreira-Leite 12, 21, 78
Farid Salhi 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Ferreira-Leite of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Howey (GK)
6
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Javier Cuellar (DEF)
6
4.Andy Mckay (DEF)
6
5.Hermann Haraldur (DEF)
6
6.Tony Jobson (MID)
7
7.Ben Greening (MID)
6
8.Teddy Morris (MID)yellow card
8
9.Farid Salhi (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Marcus Bishop (ATT)
7
 
12.Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
0
13.Gilles Cottee (ATT)
0
14.Manuel Reis (DEF)
0

1.Ivan Moffat (GK)
6
2.Don Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Rey (DEF)
6
4.Colin Law (DEF)
6
5.Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF)
6
6.Kemal Defoe (MID)
6
7.Wes Hendrie (MID)
6
8.Wayne Moss (ATT)
6
9.Titus Vassell (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Matthew Amoah (ATT)
6
11.Dean Hapgood (ATT)
6
 
12.Lomano Bellamy (DEF)
0
13.Paul Ward (MID)
0
14.Ignacio Vargas (ATT)
0